README.md
1# JsonCpp
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3[](https://bintray.com/theirix/conan-repo/jsoncpp%3Atheirix)
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5[JSON][json-org] is a lightweight data-interchange format. It can represent
6numbers, strings, ordered sequences of values, and collections of name/value
7pairs.
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9[json-org]: http://json.org/
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11JsonCpp is a C++ library that allows manipulating JSON values, including
12serialization and deserialization to and from strings. It can also preserve
13existing comment in unserialization/serialization steps, making it a convenient
14format to store user input files.
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17## Documentation
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19[JsonCpp documentation][JsonCpp-documentation] is generated using [Doxygen][].
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21[JsonCpp-documentation]: http://open-source-parsers.github.io/jsoncpp-docs/doxygen/index.html
22[Doxygen]: http://www.doxygen.org
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25## A note on backward-compatibility
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27* `1.y.z` is built with C++11.
28* `0.y.z` can be used with older compilers.
29* Major versions maintain binary-compatibility.
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32## Using JsonCpp in your project
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34### Amalgamated source
35https://github.com/open-source-parsers/jsoncpp/wiki/Amalgamated
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37### The Meson Build System
38If you are using the [Meson Build System](http://mesonbuild.com), then you can get a wrap file by downloading it from [Meson WrapDB](https://wrapdb.mesonbuild.com/jsoncpp), or simply use `meson wrap install jsoncpp`.
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40### Other ways
41If you have trouble, see the Wiki, or post a question as an Issue.
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43## License
44
45See the `LICENSE` file for details. In summary, JsonCpp is licensed under the
46MIT license, or public domain if desired and recognized in your jurisdiction.
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